US Bridges

Brookview DR over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Midway RD · Structure no. 1805709B7950001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
126 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookview DR over Bachman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookview DR over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookview DR
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Midway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86944, -96.82835
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookview DR over Bachman Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookview DR over Bachman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Brookview DR over Bachman Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brookview DR over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brookview DR over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.